Last Updated:December 06, 2025, 14:51 IST

Nita Ambani brings regal glamour to the Swadesh celebration in a peacock blue Banarasi saree, heirloom jewels and a custom Manish Malhotra blouse rich in craftsmanship.

There are moments in Indian fashion when craftsmanship and cultural memory come together so seamlessly that the result feels less like an outfit and more like a chapter in history. Nita Ambani delivered one such moment at the Swadesh flagship celebration – an evening dedicated to India’s artists and artisans – where her look became an ode to the living heritage she has long championed.

A Banarasi Canvas In A Jewel-Toned Dream

Instead of predictable festive glamour, Nita Ambani chose a peacock blue Banarasi saree from Swadesh that showcased the depth of India’s weaving traditions. The piece, crafted using meticulous kadhua techniques and elevated with intricate meena motifs, carried the quiet authority of a textile that doesn’t need embellishment to make an entrance. Its finish referenced the rich brocade culture of Varanasi while still feeling thoroughly modern – an intentional balance that has become her signature.

The saree was paired with a custom Manish Malhotra blouse that brought couture detailing into intimate focus. The polki border framed the silhouette with understated radiance, but it was the craftsmanship hidden in the details that truly stood out: each button was a miniature painting depicting Hindu deities, created by traditional artisans. On the back, a tassel adorned with vintage spinel added a layer of old-world romanticism, turning the blouse into a collectable in its own right.

If the textiles set the tone, the jewellery completed the narrative. Nita chose antique kundan polki earrings, which were handcrafted over a century ago, that echoed the weight of time and tradition. Their patina, their symmetry, their unmistakable artisanal soul made them the evening’s quiet showstopper.

Her statement bird ring from Swadesh, sculpted using the jadau technique and embellished with polki diamonds and rubies, perched on her finger like a tiny work of art. But the most personal touch was the heirloom haath phool passed down from her mother.

The Swadesh x Manish Malhotra moment was more than a fashion statement. It was a conversation between tradition, artistry and personal heritage. Through textiles woven by master artisans, jewels that have lived for generations, and details that celebrate India’s craft legacy, Nita Ambani once again demonstrated how style can become storytelling.

Her look wasn’t just grand. It was meaningful. And in today’s world of rapid fashion, that is the kind of luxury that endures.

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